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Chuck Wayne

New York City, United States

Chuck Wayne is a musician from New York City, United States. They also recorded with The George Shearing Quintet.

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American jazz guitarist
Born February 27, 1923 in New York City, died July 29, 1997 in Jackson, New Jersey
Chuck Wayne was a jazz guitarist who came to prominence in the 1940s. He is best known for his work with Woody Hermans First Herd, and for being the first guitarist in the George Shearing quintet. He also was Tony Bennett's music director and accompanist from 1954-1957.

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